To be blessed is greater than to be “happy” in this life. Those who are poor, or mourn, or are persecuted for Christ in this life will “inherit the kingdom," says Jesus.
August 13, 2024
“ARE WE THERE YET!?” - kids all over the nation take up the cry every summer on the family road trip. We sure hear it in our car! And, I’ve been asking it about my and Brandon’s latest book too. We’re getting so close to publication … but we’re not there yet.In case you’re not familiar with our project, here’s an excerpt from the introduction to Not Home Yet: how to be human in an inhuman world.
June 18, 2024
Emotions are physical sensations, they activate and agitate our bodies. They are geared toward movement—toward action. Even before I consciously feel an emotion, my body is aware of it and is either preparing for action, or already moving in response.
February 12, 2024
It was a crisp autumn morning when we set off on a 5 mile hike up to a mountain lake. 5 miles didn’t sound like much to the 17-year-old man-boys in our group, so they shot up the trail as soon as they could unfold themselves out of the van. They weren’t going to be held back by the rest of us, it was a competition, and they were going it alone.
October 18, 2023
Getting stuck doesn’t even require traumatic events. It can happen on a random Tuesday. Suddenly WHAM! I hit a roadblock in my spiritual life. Or I can have the slow recognition over many months that somehow I’ve taken a detour and have no idea how to get back on the right road.
September 27, 2023
There may be a lot of reasons we feel we shouldn't receive or don't deserve soul care. But I assure you, they are all bogus. You are worth my time! You matter!
August 28, 2023
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